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Friday, October 23, 2015

SCUTREA 2016 Conference - Promotional Activity

SCUTREA Council, in collaboration with the Vaughan Centre for Lifelong Learning at the University of Leicester, are currently busy organising our 2016 Conference. The conference will be held in the College Court Conference Centre in Leicesterfrom Tuesday 5th to Thursday 7th July 2016, on 'Adult Education in Austere Times'. To access the official press release for this, please visit:Researchers to tackle issue of adult education in austere timesWithin this press release, Dr Nalita James from the Vaughan Centre for Lifelong Learning, and SCUTREA Council Member, stated that: ‘the lack of government investment in adult education has come at a time when the UK has an ageing population and people have extended working lives. In addition, the introduction of tuition fees in higher education has led to a major decline in mature student numbers, especially in part-time provision. The conference is timely, exploring how investment in adult education can support a stronger economy, promote social mobility and well-being, and offer those with the greatest need, opportunities to contribute to society.’

SCUTREA 2018 Conference

Our 2018 conference theme is 'Lifelong Learning and the Pedagogy of Hope' and will take place at the University of Sheffield's Hotel and ConferenceCentre from Tuesday 17th to Thursday 19th July2018.We welcome proposals for papers, symposia, posters androundtable presentations on questions related to the conference theme and one ofits strands. We welcome in particular proposals that examine the work of thewidest range of providers engaged in adult education, including lower levellearning and professional qualifications, recognising that the transformativepower of a University education is first harnessed in many different settings.To download the full Call for Papers please visit: http://goo.gl/4iTajg

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Introduction to SCUTREA

SCUTREASCUTREA was established in 1971 as a network of adult educators involved in researching and teaching adults. Initially members were drawn from university adult education departments throughout the United Kingdom. Today, with the broad spread of lifelong learning activities and international interest in adult education the membership is diverse which makes our annual international conferences very interesting and lively events. We have regular and close contact with colleagues from Australia, Canada and the US, and individual members provide strong links with the European Studies for Research in Adult Education.ConferenceSCUTREA holds a three day conference each year, usually in early July, the proceedings of which are refereed and published. Students and participants interested in research but not research active are also welcome. For details of past and current conferences click the Conferences tab. If you are interested in organising seminars and other events with SCUTREA please let our Chair know.AwardsWe make a number of awards for the best student paper, and papers focusing on social justice, international or comparative issues. We also have an award for small scale research. For further details click the Awards tab.MembershipWe have three types of membership, institutional, individual and 'Friends of SCUTREA' for those who have retired. Benefits include preferential NIACE Journal Subscription rates for Adults Learning and Studies in Education of Adults, book discounts and SCUTREA conference discount. For further details click the Membership tab or contact Olivia Harrison, our Membership Secretary.OfficersElected members take honorary positions for three years and our current council is as follows:Chairperson: Nalita James, University of Leicester Treasurer: Ellen Boeren, University of Edinburgh Secretary: Bonnie Slade, Glasgow UniversityMembership Secretary: Olivia Harrison, University of Sheffield Communication Officer: Wayne Bailey, University of Huddersfield Click the Contacts tab for contact officer details, and click the contact us tab to send us news and information that you would like added to our web site or Twitter feed @SCUTREA14.Library and LinksFor copies of the SCUTREA constitution, past editions of SCOOP, links to adult education sites and resources click the Library and Links tabs above.